Wall mount cabinets and ground standing cabinets are the two common types of network cabinets that provide platforms for housing equipment like switches or patch panels, keeping them in an organized and safe manner. Ground standing server rack usually comes in 36U, 42U or 45U, which is used in data centers or large companies since it […]
Internet Cable vs LAN Cable
In the networking world, Internet cable and LAN cable are the two frequently used terms. They are cables used to connect networking devices like computers, network switches or routers for transferring data. These cables are essentially the carrier or media through which data flows. So are they the same things? Here focuses on Internet cable […]
RJ45 Cat5e cable, How to Crimp It?
When running network patch cable through a home, it’s more cost-effective to use bulk cable and terminate the ends by yourselves. Because this offers users the flexibility to cut out a required length, whether very short or very long. On the other hand, if one needs to route 50ft Ethernet cable upstairs through a closet […]
Plenum Cable vs Non-plenum Cable, Which to Choose?
When building a copper cabling system for office or home, one constant that seems to be always taken into consideration is plenum cable vs non-plenum cable, which one does the project actually need? Plenum and non-plenum refer to the jacket that surrounds the cable, which is defined by NEC (National Electric Code) aiming at preventing […]
MTP Cable Wiki and Usage
The present data center demand for transmission speed at the access layer can be handled with 10G over standard LC fiber optic cable. But with the increasing demand for high bandwidth in data centers as they expand, the network core and convergence layer will require the migration for 40/100G transmission. To meet this demand, MTP […]
Will Fiber Completely Replace Copper Cable In the Future?
Both fiber optic cable and copper cable can provide homes and business with the Internet. But nowadays, fiber optic cables seem to be more and more popular in data centers where require higher speed, since fibers can provide greater bandwidth and longer transmission distances. But with the development of PoE technology, copper cables remains vital […]